Eric Winston signs with Chiefs; Jason Allen inks deal with Bengals

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Two former Texans – offensive tackle Eric Winston and cornerback Jason Allen – signed with new teams on Saturday.

After visiting Miami and Kansas City, Winston cancelled other visits to sign with the Chiefs.

Winston, who never missed a start for the Texans after he worked his way into the lineup, was a casualty of the salary cap. The Texans saved $4.5 million by releasing him. When they re-signed Chris Myers, his cap figure this year was $4.5 million.

“The Chiefs showed me how much they really wanted me,” Winston said. “I had offers, but at the end of the day, it came down to what they can be and me wanting to be a part of it.”

The Chiefs have been looking for a player to solidify right tackle for years, and few have been as durable or as good as Winston.

Rashad Butler inherits Winston’s starting job.

Allen, who rotated at cornerback with Kareem Jackson, was signed by the Bengals to play corner and safety.